Sebastian Janikowski
Gridiron football placekicker, Super Bowl champion
Born
March 2nd, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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A placekicker in American football, played 17 seasons in the NFL. Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2000 as a first-round pick. Spent the majority of the career with the Raiders, contributing significantly to the team's scoring efforts. Played in Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens. Renowned for a powerful kicking leg and long-range accuracy, solidifying a reputation as one of the strongest kickers of the era.
Drafted 17th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft
Played for the Oakland Raiders from 2000 to 2016
Won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens
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